Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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Can someone give me a name or picture of the best mole trap to buy.
Thanks
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Re: Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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Re: Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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12/28/23 04:39 PM
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Step on mole traps are the best. Use your heal and push down the mole tunnel where the trap plunger will go first. Push the points of the trap into the tunnel on each side of the spot you just compressed. Step on the trap to expand the trap and make sure the plunger goes straight down and contacts the ground. Continue to press down on the trap until it locks in place. If the ground is dry, wet it first. Voles can be killed with a solid bait used to kill mice.
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Re: Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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12/28/23 04:45 PM
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A lot of it depends on your soil/terrain. Some traps work better in different environments.
Next thing is what you are comfortable with , can make a good set. Some traps are better for different people.
I use No-Mols. Some people have a difficult time setting them , I don't. Works good in soil conditions in my area. Plus they are much lighter than Victor Out-Of-Sights.
You may have to 'Try before you buy' before figuring out what works the best for you.
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Re: Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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My mole trapping rig - ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2023/12/full-3135-201909-20231228_165353.jpg) 25-30? No-Mol's , sharpened wood dowels for staking , orange locator flags , probing tool and gloves. The supermarket basket is much better than a 5gal bucket. Buckets like to tip over , baskets don't. Plus with the mesh sides and bottom it's sorta self cleaning compared to a bucket. Not pictured - small trapper's trowel. Enough to service 2-3 customers. Weight - 5 pounds. I have an additional supply for more work , but this my standard go-to.
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Re: Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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Some great advice. I just order two plunger spike mole traps. I have a small alfalfa field at the main place at the ranch and I need to get their attention soon.
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Re: Mole/Vole Traps what is the best
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12/29/23 07:45 AM
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Step on mole traps are the best. Use your heal and push down the mole tunnel where the trap plunger will go first. Push the points of the trap into the tunnel on each side of the spot you just compressed. Step on the trap to expand the trap and make sure the plunger goes straight down and contacts the ground. Continue to press down on the trap until it locks in place. If the ground is dry, wet it first. Voles can be killed with a solid bait used to kill mice. This ^^^ Mole eliminator trap made in Indiana.
Last edited by swamp; 12/29/23 07:46 AM.
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